SheetsBat vs LibreOffice Calc
LibreOffice Calc is a free, open source desktop spreadsheet maintained by The Document Foundation and its community. SheetsBat is a browser spreadsheet with live collaboration. Both open Excel files. Here is how they compare.
Side by side
A summary of the main differences. Products change often, so check each vendor's site for the latest details.
| Aspect | SheetsBat | LibreOffice Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Any modern browser, including phones and tablets. | Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. |
| Price and licence | Free plan, Pro for $10.99 a month. Proprietary service. | Free and open source, with no paid tier. |
| Functions | 536 functions with Excel style dynamic arrays, LET and LAMBDA. | Around 500 functions, with Excel compatible names for most of them. |
| File formats | Opens and saves .xlsx, .ods, .csv and .tsv, and exports PDF. | .ods is its native format, and it opens and saves .xlsx, .csv and many older formats. |
| Collaboration | Real time co-editing, comments, share links and version history. | Desktop focused. Files are shared by sending them or through a shared folder. |
| Automation | No macros. Formulas, LAMBDA and AI actions. | Macros in LibreOffice Basic, Python and JavaScript, plus extensions. |
| Offline | Needs an internet connection. | Works fully offline. |
| Privacy | Workbooks are stored on SheetsBat servers and private unless you share them. | Files stay on your own computer. |
Where LibreOffice Calc is stronger
- Free and open source, with no account, no subscription and no data leaving your computer.
- Works fully offline on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Native OpenDocument support and many older file formats.
- Macros in Basic and Python, and a long list of extensions.
Where SheetsBat is stronger
- Nothing to install, and it works on phones and tablets.
- Real time collaboration, share links and version history built in.
- AI that writes and explains formulas, with monthly credits.
- Templates, a shared Drive and sister apps for documents, PDFs and more under one account.
you want free, open source software that runs offline and keeps every file on your own computer.
you want to work with others in real time, from any device, without installing anything.
LibreOffice Calc is a trademark of its owner. SheetsBat is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Information checked November 2026.
Common questions
Can SheetsBat open .ods files from LibreOffice?
Yes. SheetsBat opens .ods files and can save workbooks as .ods.
Is SheetsBat open source?
No. SheetsBat is a hosted service with a free plan.
Do LibreOffice macros run in SheetsBat?
No. Macros are not run. The data, formulas and formatting open normally.
Can I use both?
Yes. Save from either one as .xlsx or .ods and open the file in the other.
Try it with your own files
Open an .xlsx file or a template in SheetsBat. Free, in your browser.